This file was originally catalogued under more than one subject heading. Those headings, and details of this file, are as follows: AERODROMES: General (Code 4/2): Persian Gulf aerodromes: air agreements with Bahrain, Kuwait and Muscat. COLONIAL AND FOREIGN (Code: 11/1): Persian Gulf aerodromes; air agreements with Bahrain, Kuwait and Muscat. ROUTES AND SERVICES: Foreign (Code 27/2): Persian Gulf aerodromes; air agreements with Bahrain, Kuwait and Muscat

This file concerns the preparation of civil air agreements between the UK and Bahrain, Kuwait and the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence and minute sheets relating to:

• Discussions regarding the control of civil aviation in the Arab states of the Gulf and at Gwadur [Gwadar], including minutes of meetings and drafts of various documents, including air navigation regulations for civil aircraft; conditions to govern the use of aerodromes; and special authorisation for aircraft to land in and fly over relevant territories
• Charges proposed by Imperial Airways in respect of agency services at the aerodromes
• Question of rent payments to the Rulers
• Negotiations with the Rulers of Bahrain and Kuwait and with the Sultan of Muscat and Oman and preparations of the terms and documentation for the three civil air agreements